Ingredients
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- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent and soft. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until the fragrance fills your kitchen. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the pot along with the curry powder and smoked paprika. Stir well to coat the potatoes in the oil and spices. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. The potatoes are ready when they are fork-tender and easily fall apart.
- Turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend the soup until it reaches a perfectly smooth, velvety consistency. If you do not have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender. Secure the lid tightly and blend on high, then return the soup to the pot.
- Stir in the can of coconut milk and the lime juice. Turn the heat back to medium-low and whisk gently until the soup is uniform in color and heated through. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. The lime juice is crucial here as it cuts through the richness of the coconut and brightens the entire dish.
- Ladle the warm soup into bowls. For a professional look, drizzle a few extra drops of coconut milk over the top and swirl them with a toothpick. Top with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch. Serve immediately with a side of crusty bread or a light green salad.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes